Shining a light on the powerful link between the mind and body, a new study suggests that cardiac arrest survivors who learn to focus their ... Read More
Heart Health
Why Are Young Black Americans Becoming Less Heart-Healthy?
Young, Black Americans are experiencing significant spikes in obesity, type 2 diabetes and smoking, all risk factors for bad heart health, ... Read More
The Blood Type Chart Explained
Are you wondering what your blood type is? It is not a common question unless you’ve found yourself needing medical attention a time or few. ... Read More
‘Balance’ Is Key For a Heart-Healthy Diet
The latest word on heart-healthy eating is "balance." A new report encourages people to think of broad eating habits instead of narrowly ... Read More
3 Health Specialists you Need to See Right Now
Many people know the importance of scheduling their general yearly visits with their core health providers—the primary care physician, the ... Read More
Johnson and Johnson Heartline Study Offering Apple Watch for Senior Participation
Approximately six million people in the United States live with an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (AFib). Up to 30% of ... Read More
Is Your Chest Pain Cause for Concern?
Experts have put together new guidelines that will ensure people of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds get the help they need when ... Read More
Can Nuts Keep Your Breast Cancer From Returning?
For long-term breast cancer survivors, nut consumption is associated with improved disease-free survival, according to a study published ... Read More
Gratitude is Good Medicine! How Being Grateful Can Heal
When most people think about Thanksgiving, they focus on food, family, football-watching and just that one day. But putting the “thanks” ... Read More
7 Easy Ways To Keep Your Cholesterol In Check
Yes, you know that exercise and eating healthy will help lower your cholesterol. But, let’s get to the nitty-gritty of what else helps you ... Read More
How to get an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading at Home
If you are over 50 and you have high blood pressure, which affects Blacks at a higher rate than other ethnic groups, or a health condition ... Read More
This Vegetable Could Help Prevent A Heart Attack
When people think of rebooting their diet and including more vegetables, their mind probably goes straight to the leafy greens like kale, ... Read More